Watching a Cadillac hearse drive away with a child in the back is a somber sight for parents, loved ones and even strangers.
The recent funeral of Benjamin Kingan was an especially sad one. He was only 16 months old, but his mom said he already had a strong throwing arm and he could say “mama” earlier than his three older siblings. And even though he always had trouble sleeping, his mom is grateful for those times now because it gave her more time with him before he passed away.
“I feel cheated that we didn’t have more time together, but I will always cherish the 16 months we had,” said mother Amy Kingan. He died at such a young age last week at a Lincolnshire day care center as a result from allegedly being thrown to the floor by one of the teacher’s assistants. Apparently, the day care worker was so frustrated at the noise the young children were making that she threw Benjamin on the floor. He then struck his head and suffered massive trauma. Benjamin was able to pick up his blanket and sit in his bouncy seat, but he was unresponsive after that.
Losing an infant is sad regardless of how it happens. But when you have to watch your baby be taken away in a Cadillac hearse because a day care worker lost her patience has to be especially difficult. Our prayers are with her and her family.
